let up

British  

verb

1. to diminish, slacken, or stop

2. informal (foll by on) to be less harsh (towards someone)

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noun

1. informal a lessening or abatement

let up Idioms  

1. See let down , def. 2.

2. Cease, stop entirely, as in The rain has let up so we can go out . [Late 1700s]

3. let up on . Be or become more lenient with, take the pressure off, as in Why don't you let up on the child? [Late 1800s]

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Example Sentences

"Epstein is the story and don't let up."

From BBC

There’s another thing: Coach Shephard will not let up on me about basketball.

From Literature

On this occasion, they have England by the throat and must not let up just because some big names are returning.

From BBC

“Bitcoin’s selling pressure shows no signs of letting up,” Victoria Scholar, head of investment at Interactive Investor, said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal

During the weeks that followed, selling pressure didn’t let up, as stocks tied to the artificial intelligence trade came under pressure.

From MarketWatch